Fire Prevention

To reduce the risk of fire, your tractor should be regularly inspected and cleaned.

• Birds and other animals may build nests or bring other flammable materials into the engine compartment or onto the exhaust system. The tractor should be inspected and cleaned prior to the first use each day.
• A build up of grass, crop material and other debris may occur during normal operation. This is especially true when operating in very dry conditions or conditions where airborne crop material or crop dust is present. Any such build up must be removed to ensure proper machine function and to reduce the risk of fire. The tractor must be inspected and cleaned periodically throughout the day.
• Regular and thorough cleaning of the tractor combined with other routine maintenance procedures listed in the Operator’s Manual greatly reduce the risk of fire and the chance of costly downtime.
• Do not store fuel container where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as within a water heater or other appliance. 
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for damage, cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

Follow all operational and safety procedures posted on the machine and the Operator’s Manual. Be careful of hot engine and exhaust components during inspection and cleaning. Before carrying out any inspection or cleaning, always shut OFF the engine, place the transmission in PARK or set parking brake, and remove the key. Removal of the key will prevent others from starting the tractor during inspection and cleaning.